Parking Your Vehicle - GMC 1999 Jimmy Owner's Manual

Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
CAUTION:
Before shifting out of PARK (P) you must fully
apply your regular brakes. Your vehicle can roll.
If you have left the engine running, the vehicle
can move suddenly. You or others could be
injured. If you're pulling a trailer, see "Towing a
Trailer" in the Index.
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Your vehicle has a Brake
(BTSI). You have to fully apply your regular brake
before you can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition is
in RUN. See "Automatic Transmission Operation" in
the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
--
the shift lever push the shift lever all the way into
PARK (P) as you maintain brake application. Then
move the shift lever into the gear you want. (You must
press the shift lever button if you have the console
shift lever.)
Transmission Shift Interlock
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Turn the key to OFF.
2. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 4.
3. Shift the transmission to NEUTRAL (N).
4. Start the vehicle and then shift to the drive gear
you want.
5. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you can.

Parking Your Vehicle

(Manual Transmission Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, turn off your engine,
put your manual transmission in REVERSE (R) and
firmly apply the parking brake.
If you are parking on a hill, or if your vehicle is pulling
a trailer, see "Towing a Trailer" in the Index.
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